With snowfall predicted by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), tourists are expected to throng Murree to enjoy scenic views during the forecasted period. Limited vehicles are to be allowed to enter Murree during snowfall.
However, Punjab’s Relief Commissioner, Naveed Haider Sherazi, has decided to allow a limited number of vehicles in the hill station during snowfall.
According to details, the authorities have decided that only 8,000 vehicles will be allowed to enter Murree and CCTV cameras will be used to monitor the flow of traffic.
The decision was taken during a recent meeting to assess the arrangements taken to ensure everyday life remains unaffected during snowfall. The meeting was attended by DG PDMA, Secretary Revenue, DC Murree, and officials of Rescue 1122.
During the meeting, it was decided that stern action will be taken against the chain mafia that extorts money from unsuspecting tourists. 13 Tourist Facilitation Centers have been set up in the city.
A Central Control Room has been established in the city to ensure coordination among the service delivery of various departments. PDMA’s Provincial Control Room will monitor the Central Control Room.
In view of choking roads and massive rush in Murree and adjacent hilly areas, the administration and City Traffic Police (CTP) Rawalpindi have advised the tourists to take precautionary measures.
The snowfall attracts thousands of tourists to these scenic sites which resulted in extra traffic load on the roads choking almost every artery linking Rawalpindi-Islamabad to these hilly spots. Due to the huge influx of tourists towards Murree, the administration and CTP have issued an advisory here which appealed to the citizens to use their own line and avoid using the dual line as preventive measures.
According to the advisory, the tourists are requested to use petrol-based vehicles and strictly prohibited to use CNG-based vehicles which may cause problems in cars due to extreme cold in the snow. In an advisory, families with infants and asthma patients are also advised to avoid traveling to Murree.
Tourists warned to be cautious this time while visiting Murree
